Trust, stability and sustainability in trinational university cooperation
The University of Freiburg hosted the Dies Universitatis in 2026 under the theme “Internationality as a strategy for the future – universities in a changing global landscape.” The event highlighted the importance of long-term European scientific cooperation and marked the tenth anniversary of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) of Eucor – The European Campus. Andrea Schenker-Wicki received the honorary senatorship of the University of Freiburg during the ceremony.
Honorary Senatorship for Andrea Schenker-Wicki
Eucor – The European Campus president and rector of the University of Basel Andrea Schenker-Wicki received recognition for her long-standing commitment to cross-border university cooperation and her work in shaping the strategic development of Eucor. In her laudation, Kerstin Krieglstein, rector of the University of Freiburg, highlighted Schenker-Wicki’s role as Eucor president since 2020. She stressed how cooperation within the consortium builds on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to actively shape the future of European universities.
Trust as foundation for lasting cooperation
Ahead of the ceremony, a panel discussion titled “Cross-border cooperation in times of global crises” brought together Kerstin Krieglstein (University of Freiburg), Andrea Schenker-Wicki (University of Basel), Michel de Mathelin (University of Strasbourg), Alain Dieterlen (University of Haute-Alsace), and Thomas Hirth (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology). Participants discussed trust-based cooperation within Eucor, the consortium’s stability in a changing international environment, and the sustainability of shared European university structures.
The Dies Universitatis once again underscored the central role of Eucor – The European Campus. Close cooperation between member universities builds trust, ensures stability and continuity, and strengthens the long-term viability of the European higher education and research area.